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SC declares emergency ahead of storm Florence

Monday, 10 Sep, 2018

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Florence could cause life-threatening surf and rip currents along parts of the U.S. East Coast this weekend as the storm swirls across the Atlantic.

Currently, Florence is moving to the west near 7 miles per hour with maximum sustained winds of 65 miles per hour. a general west to northwestward motion is expected to continue for the next several days with an increase in forward motion expected by mid-week.

South Carolina's Emergency Management Division also advised coastal residents to start making contingency plans. It is not yet known if Florence will make landfall.

Both Tropical Storm Isaac and Tropical Storm Helene are expected to reach hurricane strength later today, but neither are considered potential threats. His announcement followed on the heels of North Carolina's state of emergency, declared Friday night by Gov. Roy Cooper.

As for Florence, the hurricane centersaid Saturday morning that "gradual restrengthening is forecast over the weekend".

"We are now in the peak of hurricane season - disaster preparedness should be a major priority for your family", Florida Governor Rick Scott wrote on Twitter. The window for the storm to miss the USA coast and turn harmlessly back to sea is closing, CNN forecasters said.

By Thursday, Florence will then turn into an extremely unsafe major hurricane. The U.S. Fleet Forces Command said in a news release Saturday that the ships will get ready in anticipation of getting under way Monday to avoid storm damage.